Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)

The important point here is that we are talking about the jobseeker's allowance. When one gets that allowance there is a presumption that one is available for and actively seeking work. One must question whether a person incapable of going into education or training because of drug addiction or personal circumstances is actively seeking work. Perhaps that person should not be on the jobseeker's allowance. The disability allowance might be more appropriate. Somebody who is not available for a course or for training is most likely not available for work.

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